Our English Language Learner (ELL) classes teach speaking, listening, reading & writing skills to immigrants and others. We give students the skills they need to help their children with school, get a job or keep their job, study for a high school equivalency diploma, become a citizen, or enter college Register by appointment only. Call[...]
I was incredibly honored Friday morning to attend an announcement by the United Way of Central Indiana. They announced that Hawthorne Community Center will receive $750,000 over three years to help adults and children in our neighborhood! The award is part of a total $2,775,000 given to four local organizations as part of the Great[...]
One thing that makes our neighborhood special is the diversity we have among our residents. Hawthorne is proud to partner with the Immigrant Welcome Center to help ensure that everyone feels welcome and has access to the services they need. Did you know that we have a Natural Helper from the Immigrant Welcome Center at[...]
Our Family Night Carnival is one week away! We’re hoping to give away 200 backpacks to hand out to children who frequent Hawthorne and those living close to the center at the July 20th event. However, we still need donations to meet that goal and help the kids (And their parents!) have a great back-to-school season. You[...]
The 2017 Hootenanny Fiesta has been scheduled! This much-anticipated annual event will be held on Friday, October 27. In a celebration of the bridging of cultures in the Hawthorne Neighborhood on Indianapolis’ near west side, neighborhood residents designed an annual event that pulls from its Appalachian and Latino heritage to support the exchange of multicultural[...]
The United Way of Central Indiana celebrates 100 years of service as game changers. Hawthorne is featured in their recent TV and internet video production.
INDIANAPOLIS – Hawthorne Community Center in Indianapolis has hired Elaine Dillahunt as its new deputy director. Dillahunt has more than 30 years of experience in community programs and services, most recently as the superintendent of operations at Indy Parks and Recreation. During her tenure at Indy Parks, Dillahunt held a variety of positions including interim[...]